JOINT PUBLIC NOTICE for Clean Water Act 404(b)(1) and 401 Water Quality Application
The proposed Morganza to the Gulf Hurricane Storm Damage Risk Reduction System project involves the construction of approximately 86 miles of earthen levees, floodgates, environmental water control structures, road gates, and fronting protection for existing pump stations. This SEIS also assesses the long-term hydrologic, induced flooding, and habitat impacts of the fully completed MTG Project (including all reaches and structures) throughout the 50-year project life. All work will occur in Terrebonne Parish and Lafourche Parish. The proposed action was assessed in a Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) for which a thirty (30) day public review occurred between June 8, 2026 to July 7, 2026.
Comments on the 404(b)(1) evaluation must be transmitted by July 7, 2026. Interested parties may express their views on the draft document. All comments postmarked on or before the expiration of the comment period will be considered.
COMMENTS CONCERNING THE 404(b)(1) EVALUATION MAY BE MAILED TO:
Department of the Army
Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District
ATTN: David Day (CEMVN-PD)
7400 Leake Avenue
New Orleans, Louisiana 70118
Comments may be submitted by email to david.j.day@usace.army.mil
The full Joint Public Notice is available here.